Checkerboard Gemstones
Browse our selection of natural checkerboard gemstones featuring unique faceting that enhances brilliance and visual depth.
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Bi-color Checkerboard Gemstones
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Black Checkerboard Gemstones
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Blue Checkerboard Gemstones
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Brown Checkerboard Gemstones
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Golden Checkerboard Gemstones
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Gray
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Green Checkerboard Gemstones
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Multicolor Checkerboard Gemstones
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Orange Checkerboard Gemstones
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Pink Checkerboard Gemstones
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Purple Checkerboard Gemstones
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Red Checkerboard Gemstones
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Turquoise
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Violet Checkerboard Gemstones
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White Checkerboard Gemstones
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Yellow Checkerboard Gemstones
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3.58ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS
8 mm (calibrated)
$ 7.85
0.98ct Yellow Citrine, Marquise, VS
9.2 x 5.1 mm
$ 7.81
1.29ctw White Rainbow Moonstone, Heart, Transparent
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
$ 42.41
1.31ctw Green Peridot, Marquise, VVS-VS
7.6 x 4 mm
$ 11.49
2.09ctw Yellow Citrine, Marquise, VS
9.1 x 5.1 mm
$ 11.45
10.04ct Black Onyx, Pear Shape, Opaque
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
$ 10.00
1.32ct Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Translucent
7.2 x 6.2 mm
$ 2.63
3.30ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS
8 mm (calibrated)
$ 7.23
1.10ct Yellow Citrine, Cushion, VVS-VS
8 x 6 mm (calibrated)
$ 8.22
2.41ct Violet Amethyst, Square, VVS
8 x 8 mm (calibrated)
$ 19.21
1.40ctw White Rainbow Moonstone, Heart, Transparent
6 x 6 mm (calibrated)
$ 46.02
9.82ct Black Onyx, Pear Shape, Opaque
18 x 13 mm (calibrated)
$ 9.78
3.83ctw Brown Smoky Quartz, Round, VS
8 mm (calibrated)
$ 8.40
2.45ct Brown Smoky Quartz, Oval, VVS-VS
10 x 8 mm (calibrated)
$ 14.64
0.72ct Green Peridot, Oval, VVS-VS
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
$ 12.91
18.53ct Multicolor Labradorite, Oval, Opaque
24.3 x 17.2 mm
$ 16.62
18.77ctw Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent
20 x 15 mm (calibrated)
$ 41.13
11.87ctw Multicolor Labradorite, Pear Shape, Translucent
16 x 12 mm (calibrated)
$ 23.65
26.54ctw Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent
20 mm (calibrated)
$ 58.16
0.63ct Green Peridot, Marquise, VS
8 x 4 mm (calibrated)
$ 5.02
13.35ctw Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Translucent
16 mm (calibrated)
$ 29.25
23.17ctw Multicolor Labradorite, Round, Opaque
20 mm (calibrated)
$ 50.76
1.02ct Yellow Citrine, Marquise, VS
9.2 x 5 mm
$ 5.59
2.29ct Bi-Color Ametrine, Emerald Cut, VVS
9 x 7 mm (calibrated)
$ 24.03
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Natural Checkerboard Gemstones
Our natural checkerboard gemstones feature a distinctive faceting style with a grid-like pattern across the crown. This unique cut enhances brilliance and gives each gemstone a lively sparkle, making them popular choices for modern jewelry designs.
What is a Checkerboard Cut?
The checkerboard cut is a gemstone faceting style characterized by numerous small square facets arranged in a grid pattern on the top surface of the gem. This faceting technique creates exceptional light reflection and adds visual texture that sets checkerboard cut gemstones apart from traditional faceted stones.
Popular Gemstones with Checkerboard Faceting
The checkerboard cut is commonly used for transparent gemstones such as amethyst, citrine, topaz, quartz, and garnet. This style works especially well with stones that have good clarity, allowing the intricate faceting pattern to produce maximum brilliance and sparkle.
Checkerboard Gems for Jewelry
Checkerboard cut gemstones are excellent for rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets. Their textured crown reflects light beautifully, creating a distinctive appearance that stands out in both classic and contemporary jewelry designs.
Loose Checkerboard Cut Gems
Buying loose checkerboard gemstones allows jewelers and collectors to select the exact size, color, and gem variety needed for custom jewelry. Loose stones also make it easier to match gemstones for earrings or coordinated jewelry sets.
Wide Range of Colors and Gem Types
Our checkerboard gemstones are available in a wide range of colors, from vibrant purples and blues to warm yellows, greens, and reds. With many gem types and shapes available, it is easy to find the perfect stone for any jewelry project.
Quality Natural Gems from Trusted Sources
GemSelect offers only genuine gemstones sourced from reputable deposits around the world. Every gemstone is carefully inspected and any treatments are fully disclosed, ensuring transparency and confidence for every purchase.
Learn more about gemstone cuts, properties, and care in our Gemstone Information Pages.
FAQs
What are checkerboard gemstones?
Checkerboard gemstones are stones cut with a distinctive grid-like faceting pattern on the crown. This style increases light reflection and creates a sparkling, textured appearance.
Which gemstones are available in checkerboard cut?
Many transparent gemstones can be cut in the checkerboard style, including amethyst, citrine, quartz, topaz, garnet, and other colorful gem varieties.
Are checkerboard cut gemstones natural?
Yes, the checkerboard cut refers to the faceting style. The gemstones themselves are natural, although some may receive common treatments that are always disclosed.
Why choose a checkerboard cut gemstone?
The checkerboard cut adds visual depth and sparkle to a gemstone. Its unique faceting pattern creates a modern look that stands out in jewelry designs.
Are checkerboard gemstones suitable for rings?
Yes, many checkerboard cut gemstones are durable enough for rings, especially stones like quartz, topaz, and garnet. Durability depends on the specific gem type.
Can I buy loose checkerboard gemstones online?
Yes, GemSelect offers a wide selection of loose checkerboard gemstones in many colors, sizes, and shapes, making it easy to find the perfect stone for custom jewelry.
GemSelect Certified Store Reviews
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Overall Rating -> 10 
I found the filter options excellent. Yours was the third site I visited (asked chat got for reputable online sellers of loose gems) and the first I purchased from as I was able to easily find what I was looking for.
Overall Rating -> 10
I am filling a small treasure chest and picked a nice amethyst.
Overall Rating -> 10
On the clarity options it goes "and better" so if youre looking for si specifically and you click si and better it still shows you basically everything. It just removes the opaques. Itd be nice if it was vs only, vss only, si only, etc
Overall Rating -> 10
Would have bought an indigo and selenite, but neither listed. But, you do offer quite a large assortment otherwise.
Overall Rating -> 10
Easy process.
Overall Rating -> 10
Very neat and to the point
